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NFL analyst Moe Moton of Bleacher Report has urged the New England Patriots to sign Christian Gonzalez to a "long-term extension."
The 2026 campaign is the final year before an $18.1 million club option for 2027 on Gonzalez's contract.
Negotiations between the Patriots and Gonzalez's agent, Reggie Johnson, have yet to produce a deal. However, there is still time to get an extension done.
Gonzalez has thus far deflected questions when asked whether he would play this season on his current contract, which calls for him to earn a base salary of $2.259 million.
"I hope we get something done," Gonzalez said. "I've said this multiple times -- I've been drafted here; I want to be rewarded as a Patriot. I love this city. So of course I want to be here."
Gonzalez played one of the best games of his three-year NFL career in the Patriots' 29-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX. He was credited with three passes defended while totaling four tackles.
Selected with the No. 17 pick in the 2023 draft, Gonzalez was named to the Associated Press All-Pro second team in 2024. Last season, Gonzalez was voted to the Pro Bowl after putting up 10 passes defended, 54 solo tackles and one tackle for loss.
Gonzalez referred to the NFL as a "grown-man profession." This is definitely an interesting situation to track.
"We have a long time to the season. We're still pretty early in the offseason," Gonzalez said. "I'm focused on being here for the team, fulfill my role and what I'm here for this week, and focus on that."
New England acquired A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles. Now, they should take care of Gonzalez to avoid making the star angry.
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The 2026 campaign is the final year before an $18.1 million club option for 2027 on Gonzalez's contract.
Negotiations between the Patriots and Gonzalez's agent, Reggie Johnson, have yet to produce a deal. However, there is still time to get an extension done.
Gonzalez has thus far deflected questions when asked whether he would play this season on his current contract, which calls for him to earn a base salary of $2.259 million.
"I hope we get something done," Gonzalez said. "I've said this multiple times -- I've been drafted here; I want to be rewarded as a Patriot. I love this city. So of course I want to be here."
Gonzalez played one of the best games of his three-year NFL career in the Patriots' 29-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX. He was credited with three passes defended while totaling four tackles.
Selected with the No. 17 pick in the 2023 draft, Gonzalez was named to the Associated Press All-Pro second team in 2024. Last season, Gonzalez was voted to the Pro Bowl after putting up 10 passes defended, 54 solo tackles and one tackle for loss.
Gonzalez referred to the NFL as a "grown-man profession." This is definitely an interesting situation to track.
"We have a long time to the season. We're still pretty early in the offseason," Gonzalez said. "I'm focused on being here for the team, fulfill my role and what I'm here for this week, and focus on that."
New England acquired A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles. Now, they should take care of Gonzalez to avoid making the star angry.
Patriots Roundtable also offers a fan community and message board. We’d love to have you join us to talk all things Patriots. Click the "Join" button at the top of the page to join our community for free.
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